It's still too hot to use the oven for long periods of time, but I squeezed in one oven-baked recipe last week on a cloudy day! Here's what was on the menu at my house last week - all tried and true favorites. 🙂 On The Menu Breakfast: Green Smoothies Yogurt with Blueberries and Peanut… Continue reading Menu Monday and Slow Cooker Woes
Category: Recipes
Delicious New Recipes
I love trying new recipes! It's nice to mix in a new one at least once a month to change it up from all the easy go-to's. Here are four recipes I've tried recently that were such winners - I hope you'll try them, too! #1Â Beef and Cheddar Hand Pies: Who doesn't love succeeding at… Continue reading Delicious New Recipes
Smoky Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Here is one of my go-to pasta dishes! I make this all the time, whether it's for a quick weeknight meal or for company. It's a no-fail recipe that uses ingredients that you can easily have on hand. Besides, who doesn't love creamy, cheesy pasta? Smoky Chicken Alfredo Pasta (serves 2-4*) 1 Package Chicken Sausage… Continue reading Smoky Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Company Salad Bar: Easy Summer Menu
During the summer months I try to incorporate "salad for supper" once a week. Surprisingly enough, my husband is a huge fan of this meal! It's light yet filling and doesn't heat up the kitchen which makes me a big fan, too! I decided to serve the "salad for supper" menu when my parents joined… Continue reading Company Salad Bar: Easy Summer Menu
Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
I know I just told you that we're doing two week menu plans, but this week is a little different. Several months ago we discovered water damage on our back deck and the part of the kitchen floor that connects to it. Water damage seems to be a theme in this house. This week we… Continue reading Menu Monday [and a different week in my kitchen]
3 Berry Good Summer Recipes
During the summer I try to keep the kitchen stocked with lots of fresh produce. Shopping at Aldi makes that easy because the prices are incredible, especially on in-season items like strawberries, blueberries, peaches and melon. I love to eat fresh fruit "straight up," with just a bowl strawberries or melon, but it's also fun… Continue reading 3 Berry Good Summer Recipes
Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
This summer I've been shopping at Aldi every other week, so it helps to plan my menus in two week blocks. I don't always stick to the original plan but sketching out a basic two week menu helps me to make sure I'm buying enough food to last us both weeks. Our two favorite types… Continue reading Menu Monday: Two Week Summer Meal Plan
